Wesson, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39191
Copiah County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,074
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,883
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wesson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39191 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39191 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wesson, Copiah County, Mississippi, home to 8,074 residents across 572.6 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39191 reports a modest median household income of $56,883 (8% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,296. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $127,900 (5% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $983; 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Copiah County, so 39191 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39191
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wesson, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39191.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39191, Wesson, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,074
Population
572.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39191?
35.3
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,883
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$26,296
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39191 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Wesson, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,883 Top 38% higher than 62% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,492housing units
3,492
Total Housing Units
2,923
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,900
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$983
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39191 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +10.6% | 165 |
| 2020 | -1.0% | 163 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 189 |
| 2024 | – | 181 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 39191, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,116,000.
74
Businesses
361
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39191 vs 39083 →
ZIP 39191 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39601
Brookhaven (39601)
23,536 residents
- 39083
Hazlehurst (39083)
10,626 residents
- 39191 8,074
Wesson (39191)
8,074 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39191 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39191 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39191
Wesson (39191)
$56,883 median income
- 39083
Hazlehurst (39083)
$44,930 median income
- 39601
Brookhaven (39601)
$43,936 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39191 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39191, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,074 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39191 in?
ZIP code 39191 (Wesson) is located in Copiah County, Mississippi. Copiah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/copiah-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39191?
ZIP code 39191 in Wesson, MS has a population of 8,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39191?
The median household income in ZIP 39191 is $56,883, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39191?
The median home value in ZIP 39191 is $127,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39191?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39191 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39191?
ZIP code 39191 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39191?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39191 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39191?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39191 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39191?
In ZIP code 39191, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39191?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39191 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39191?
In ZIP code 39191, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39191?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39191 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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